A framework for neural organoids, assembloids and transplantation studies Guidelines


Authors: Pașca, S. P.; Arlotta, P.; Bateup, H. S.; Camp, J. G.; Cappello, S.; Gage, F. H.; Knoblich, J. A.; Kriegstein, A. R.; Lancaster, M. A.; Ming, G. L.; Novarino, G.; Okano, H.; Parmar, M.; Park, I. H.; Reiner, O.; Song, H.; Studer, L.; Takahashi, J.; Temple, S.; Testa, G.; Treutlein, B.; Vaccarino, F. M.; Vanderhaeghen, P.; Young-Pearse, T.
Title: A framework for neural organoids, assembloids and transplantation studies
Abstract: As the field of neural organoids and assembloids expands, there is an emergent need for guidance and advice on designing, conducting and reporting experiments to increase the reproducibility and utility of these models. In this Perspective, we present a framework for the experimental process that encompasses ensuring the quality and integrity of human pluripotent stem cells, characterizing and manipulating neural cells in vitro, transplantation techniques and considerations for modelling human development, evolution and disease. As with all scientific endeavours, we advocate for rigorous experimental designs tailored to explicit scientific questions as well as transparent methodologies and data sharing to provide useful knowledge for current research practices and for developing regulatory standards. © Springer Nature Limited 2024.
Keywords: controlled study; research design; methodology; reproducibility; reproducibility of results; animal; cytology; animals; neurons; in vitro study; transplantation; pluripotent stem cell; pluripotent stem cells; nerve cell; experimental design; cell organelle; experimental study; biological development; cell component; humans; human; article; organoids; organoid; human development index
Journal Title: Nature
Volume: 639
Issue: 8054
ISSN: 0028-0836
Publisher: Nature Publishing Group  
Date Published: 2025-03-13
Start Page: 315
End Page: 320
Language: English
DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08487-6
PUBMED: 39653126
PROVIDER: scopus
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